General safety precautions, Starting | Husqvarna 324HDA55 specs

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety precautions

IMPORTANT!

The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

Never use a machine that has been modiﬁed in any way from its original speciﬁcation.

Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualiﬁed specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

All covers and guards must be ﬁtted before starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.

WARNING! Faulty blades can increase the

!risk of accidents.

Starting

•The complete clutch cover and shaft must be ﬁtted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.

•Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

Fuel safety

•Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

•Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel.

•Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

•Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

4Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause skin changes.

Transport and storage

•Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked ﬂames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.

•When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose.

•When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to ﬁnd out where to dispose of excess fuel.

•The transport guard must always be ﬁtted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage.

•Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.

!Bear in mind the risk of ﬁre, explosion and inhaling fumes.

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324HDA55 specifications

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Husqvarna 324HDA55 manual General safety precautions, Starting, Fuel safety, Transport and storage

Models: 324HDA55